Summary:
This module explores the vital connection between the brain, nervous system, and movement. The spine acts as the superhighway of the nervous system, allowing the brain to coordinate every action, from simple gestures to complex motor tasks. When this system breaks down, movement becomes impaired — sometimes slowed and rigid, sometimes restless and uncontrolled. This course empowers learners with knowledge and practical strategies to support smooth, well-coordinated movement by balancing the brain’s “accelerator” (dopamine-driven pathways) and “brakes” (GABA-driven pathways).
Key Learning Themes
Movement Control Systems
Basal ganglia circuits, direct (dopamine) and indirect (GABA) pathways.
Dopaminergic and GABAergic dysfunctions linked to hypokinetic (slow) or hyperkinetic (excessive) movement disorders.
Neurotransmitter Synthesis
Dopamine production from amino acid precursors (phenylalanine, tyrosine, L-DOPA) with cofactors like B6, iron, folate, and vitamin C.
GABA production through the glutamate-GABA pathway, supported by B6, magnesium, zinc, and manganese.
Neuroinflammation & Movement
How microglial overactivation damages dopamine and GABA neurons.
Triggers: processed foods, gut dysfunction, toxins, chronic stress.
Nutritional & Supplement Support
Dopamine boosters: Mucuna pruriens (L-DOPA), N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine, DL-Phenylalanine, PEA, blueberry extract.
GABA enhancers: Magnesium glycinate, L-Theanine, taurine, valerian root, passionflower.
Shared protectors: Omega-3s, NAC, alpha-lipoic acid, antioxidants.
Gut-Brain Axis
Repairing gut health to reduce neuroinflammation and enhance neurotransmitter production.
Protocol: remove triggers, repair intestinal barrier, restore microbiome.
Targeted Protocols for Movement Disorders
Hypokinetic (Parkinson’s-like): Dopamine support with L-DOPA precursors, antioxidants, and movement rehabilitation.
Hyperkinetic (tics, RLS, compulsions): GABA enhancement, behavioral training, iron optimization.
Lifestyle & Therapeutic Approaches
Exercise as “medicine”: intensity-specific benefits for BDNF, growth hormone, and circulation.
Sleep optimization: consistent routines, magnesium, calming botanicals.
Environmental detox: reduce heavy metals and support glutathione pathways with NAC, ALA, selenium.
Assessment & Protocol Design
Individualized plans based on movement patterns (hypokinetic, hyperkinetic, mixed).
Foundation phase (anti-inflammatory diet, sleep, stress management).
Enhancement phase (targeted neurotransmitter support, advanced gut healing, stronger exercise protocols).
Long-Term Maintenance
Sustainable routines of movement, diet, sleep, supplements, and stress management.
Crisis planning for flare-ups.
Lifelong focus on optimizing brain health, not just managing symptoms.
Outcome
By the end of this module, learners will understand how the brain chemically and structurally controls movement, recognize the role of dopamine and GABA in motor balance, and apply personalized strategies — from nutrition and supplementation to exercise, sleep, and detoxification — to restore and maintain movement health over the long term.
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Brain Chemistry
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Noah Volz
Dr. Noah Volz has transformed how thousands of students and patients understand and optimize brain chemistry for lasting cognitive health and vitality.With a deep foundation in chiropractic medicine enriched by neuroscience, Dr. Volz recognized that many strategies aiming to improve brain function fall short because they address symptoms rather than the complex neurochemical systems at their core. This realization inspired him to develop an integrative, evidence-based framework that bridges nutrition, lifestyle, neurochemistry, and movement to restore brain balance and functionality.His unique qualifications include:
What sets Dr. Volz apart is his ability to demystify complex neurochemical processes and offer clear, actionable guidance. His method empowers learners and patients to move beyond “band-aid fixes” and understand why their brain functions the way it does — and how they can optimize it.Students and patients consistently highlight his teaching for delivering breakthrough clarity on issues like mental fatigue, brain fog, movement alignment, sensory processing, memory slips, and stress resilience. Through his Brain Chemistry & Cognitive Health course, Dr. Volz offers a comprehensive, modules-based journey that integrates foundational nutrition, lifestyle optimization, energy endurance, motor control, memory enhancement, sensory processing, autonomic function, and detoxification into a coherent path toward neurological well-being.
- Doctorate from Life West Chiropractic College with advanced specialization in functional neurology and movement science
- Over 20 years treating complex spinal conditions using integrative approaches combining Western pain science with Ayurvedic principles
- Extensive postgraduate training in spine biomechanics, neuromuscular reconditioning, and pain neuroscience
- Developer of evidence-based protocols that have helped patients avoid surgery and eliminate chronic pain
- Doctorate from Life West Chiropractic College with advanced specialization in functional neurology and movement science
- Over 20 years treating complex spinal conditions using integrative approaches combining Western pain science with Ayurvedic principles
- Extensive postgraduate training in spine biomechanics, neuromuscular reconditioning, and pain neuroscience
- Developer of evidence-based protocols that have helped patients avoid surgery and eliminate chronic pain